Just a short diary to alert the community to something that might be of interest that I just heard about.
With the daily erosion of our rights as codified in the Bill of Rights, some folks have come up with the clever idea that we should take a page from those trying to post the 10 Commandments in every state house and county court house in America and demand the same for the Bill of Rights.
It would seem such a basic, noncontroversial idea that even the most ardent Republican would support it. But it is quietly subversive in that it is a constant reminder to all that America, if it to remain free, must be a nation of laws, not men, and limited powers to government, not an “unfettered unitary executive.”
If they can wrap themselves in the flag, what better response than to wrap ourselves in the Bill of Rights?
The group’s website is www.MyBillofRights.org
Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote awareness and respect for the Bill of Rights as the foundation of our individual freedoms, our laws, and the American system of justice, through the design and crafting of Bill of Rights displays to be placed on public lands throughout America, beginning with the capitol grounds of all 50 state legislatures.
Contribution Policy
It is the policy of MyBillofRights.org to only accept contributions from individuals, and to not accept annual contributions larger than $250.00. This adds to our challenge, but though we’ve already had several significant sponsorship offers, we believe it is very important for this monument to directly represent the passion and commitment of as many individual Americans as possible, which is the only true guarantee that these rights will be there in the future.
Any thoughts?
